subject matter jurisdiction, small claims, summons, rule 4, magistrate, general civil action, small claims action, summary ejectment, de novo.

waiver of counsel, writ of certiorari, pro se

voluntary manslaughter; calculation of prior record level; sentencing points; stipulation; evidence of prior convictions; prior record level worksheet; joinable offenses; federal conviction

indecent liberties with a child; hearsay; harmless error

Trial court error in denial of motion to dismiss and in jury instruction in murder case

Felony obstruction of justice; felony cruelty to animals

opinion and award on remand; compensable occupational disease; causation; weight and credibility of the evidence; limited standard of review

Domestic violence order of protection; DVPO; Competent evidence; NC Appellate Pro Bono Program; Motion to supplement; Findings of fact; Conclusions of law; Affirmed